ChimeraTool

New Xiaomi MTK Patch IMEI procedure

We are happy to announce that we released a new solution for patching IMEI on Xiaomi MTK phones that works with locked bootloader, making the procedure available for an even wider range of devices. This procedure is available from bootrom/preloader mode.

This procedure might be available for the following devices - this is a partially tested model list:

• Poco C65 (gale) Helio G85
• Redmi 10 (selene) Helio G88
• Redmi 12 (fire) Helio G88
• Redmi 13C (gale) Helio G85
• Redmi A2 (water) Helio G36
• Redmi Note 10 5G (camellia) Dimensity 700
• Redmi Note 11 (evergo) Dimensity 810
• Redmi Note 11S (fleur/miel) Helio G96
• Redmi Note 12 Pro (ruby) Dimensity 1080
• Redmi Note 12S (sea/ocean) Helio G96
• Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G (emerald) Helio G99 Ultra

Please note that this is not a final list of supported models; more devices might be compatible. The feature will only appear if Chimera detects that it is likely to work on the specific device. For more details on supported models, please visit our Supported Models page.

Chimera Fixes

We sincerely thank all of you for staying with us and sharing your invaluable feedback. Thanks to your insights and suggestions, we identified and implemented these fixes, making the application even better for everyone. Your support and collaboration inspire us to keep improving and delivering the best possible experience!

• Progress indicator: Fixed to work seamlessly
• Login with security code: Resolved related issues
• Phone Card display: Corrected display problems
• Crash prevention: Fixed errors causing application crashes
• LG Repair IMEI: Improved appearance for long text inputs
• Windows Hello: Choice is now saved, no repeated prompts when credentials aren’t saved
• Server communication: Enhanced speed for a smoother experience
• Missing procedures: Added for complete functionality
• User interface: Applied several improvements

Samsung Qualcomm Improvements

New programmers have arrived for Samsung Qualcomm.

The following models and BIT versions are supported:

• Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A236U) BIT8
• Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A526U/U1) BITD
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (SM-F926U) BIT8

On the devices above, the following procedures are now available: Factory Reset, Remove FRP, Get Info, Remove FMM, Remove MDM, Repair Boot, Root, Repair Serial, CSC Change, Remove Knoxguard (*), Reset Battery Status.

Samsung Exynos Improvements

The following new Samsung Exynos models are now supported in EUB mode:

• Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A1660)
• Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 5G (SM-S721N)

Available procedures in EUB mode: Backup, Bootloader Unlock, Change CSC, Change Serial, Factory Reset, FMM Remove, FRP Remove, Set KnoxGuard State, Patch KnoxGuard, Get Info, Lost Mode Remove, Common Criteria Remove, MDM Remove, Remove Warnings, Security Backup/Restore, Network Factory Reset, Reset Battery Status.

The support of the following Samsung Exynos models has been extended with the Read Codes procedure in EUB mode:

• Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B, SM-A166E, SM-A166M)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 (SM-X306B)

New Videos To Support Your Work

We are excited to present our new series of videos showcasing the Chimera application. Explore the features and capabilities of Chimera through the following tutorials:

• Samsung Exynos FRP Reset with ChimeraTool
• Samsung MTK bootrom mode FRP Removal with ChimeraTool
• Samsung MTK FRP Removal in Download Mode with ChimeraTool
• Samsung Qualcomm FRP Removal with ChimeraTool
• Samsung Exynos Read Codes Online in ADB mode with ChimeraTool
• Samsung Exynos IMEI Repair and Patch Certificate on Android 14 with ChimeraTool
• Unisoc FRP Removal with ChimeraTool

*: The solution works until the February 2024 security update